Terrible receptionist from Hell. Dr. Zaks was pleasant enough. But his receptionist is hurting his business. Get rid of her! Despite the doctor saying stay with the same treatment as long as it works for the next 2 years, the disrespectful receptionist insists on patients coming in for every refill. How inconvenient is this? Does anyone enjoy paying $200 cash upfront for the same prescription and walk out feeling like a sucker?
As for the doctor, once you complain to the receptionist, he doesn't return your call whatsoever. I cannot thinking maybe she is related to him personally. Whatever the situation, the receptionist delivers awful and abusive service for patients. There are other great dematologists in the city. Somehow, he's paid for the search engine to prop up his name first on the list. But please do search longer and avoid the humiliating experience.

Terrible receptionist from Hell. Dr. Zaks was pleasant enough. But his receptionist is hurting his business. Get rid of her! Despite the doctor saying stay with the same treatment as long as it works for the next 2 years, the disrespectful receptionist insists on patients coming in for every refill. How inconvenient is this? Does anyone enjoy paying $200 cash upfront for the same prescription and walk out feeling like a sucker?
As for the doctor, once you complain to the receptionist, he doesn't return your call whatsoever. I cannot thinking maybe she is related to him personally. Whatever the situation, the receptionist delivers awful and abusive service for patients. There are other great dematologists in the city. Somehow, he's paid for the search engine to prop up his name first on the list. But please do search longer and avoid the humiliating experience.

I recently flew down from San Francisco to have Dr. Zaks treat my skin darkening on my face. I had been tanning for years and finally got alot of freckling and splotchiness. In Northern California, I tried some lasers and creams but nothing worked.

After an extensive consultation, we decided to do a chemical peel called Cosmelan. I was hesitant when I heard chemical peel, but the fact that it would only have a couple of days of peeling and it wouldn't hurt made me want to go do it.

It was prety easy. It took about 45 minutes and within about 2.5 weeks, I had about 85% less splotchiness on my face. I would definitely recommend this procedure and this doctor to do it.

I am using the special maintenance creams and my skin definitely looks radiant. I'm getting alot of compliments.

I recently flew down from San Francisco to have Dr. Zaks treat my skin darkening on my face. I had been tanning for years and finally got alot of freckling and splotchiness. In Northern California, I tried some lasers and creams but nothing worked.

After an extensive consultation, we decided to do a chemical peel called Cosmelan. I was hesitant when I heard chemical peel, but the fact that it would only have a couple of days of peeling and it wouldn't hurt made me want to go do it.

It was prety easy. It took about 45 minutes and within about 2.5 weeks, I had about 85% less splotchiness on my face. I would definitely recommend this procedure and this doctor to do it.

I am using the special maintenance creams and my skin definitely looks radiant. I'm getting alot of compliments.

The biggest complaint I have which made my first experience the worst is the hostile behavior of the assistant. She has no time to answer your questions nor listen to them. All she wants is to swipe a card asap and give you the receipt. She doesn't even bother to explain the fee details properly before swiping it. She has absolutely no basic manners in greeting the patients. The doc was kewl and patient enough to listen to my skin issues. However, the bad tratment given by the assistant made me not to see Dr. Zaks.

The biggest complaint I have which made my first experience the worst is the hostile behavior of the assistant. She has no time to answer your questions nor listen to them. All she wants is to swipe a card asap and give you the receipt. She doesn't even bother to explain the fee details properly before swiping it. She has absolutely no basic manners in greeting the patients. The doc was kewl and patient enough to listen to my skin issues. However, the bad tratment given by the assistant made me not to see Dr. Zaks.

Dr. Zaks looked at my scar and said "no problem, I guaranty you 99% I can get the red out." I paid $700!! and the scar didn't change 1%. When I asked him about it, he said, "it's a tough scar and Vbeam won't work." Great, I'm out $700. I then saw another dermatologist that examined the scar much more thourougly and he said no way would Vbeam work on such a scar, that Vbeam is just for blood vessals and that the scar I had would definitely not respond to Vbeam. He then suggested another laser that would help level the scar and gave me a shot to reduce the red. It worked great! I would not recommend Dr. Zaks. What a rip off.

Dr. Zaks looked at my scar and said "no problem, I guaranty you 99% I can get the red out." I paid $700!! and the scar didn't change 1%. When I asked him about it, he said, "it's a tough scar and Vbeam won't work." Great, I'm out $700. I then saw another dermatologist that examined the scar much more thourougly and he said no way would Vbeam work on such a scar, that Vbeam is just for blood vessals and that the scar I had would definitely not respond to Vbeam. He then suggested another laser that would help level the scar and gave me a shot to reduce the red. It worked great! I would not recommend Dr. Zaks. What a rip off.

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soniak10May 31.

I've been going to Dr. Zaks since 2005 and I am so thankful he's on my insurance plan!

He's taking off some precancerous moles; zapped some pimples right before my wedding; taken care of a rash my husband had from a new laundry detergent;

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soniak10
May 31, 20106Zaks, Boris MD - Boris Zaks, MD

Best Dermatologist in Town

★★★★★

I've been going to Dr. Zaks since 2005 and I am so thankful he's on my insurance plan!

He's taking off some precancerous moles; zapped some pimples right before my wedding; taken care of a rash my husband had from a new laundry detergent;

If you like doctors who act like car salesmen, then this is the guy to go to. The front office staff is extremely rude, and unhelpful. They say that they take insurance, but when you get there the Dr. just recommends these bogus

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bayk
March 06, 20106Zaks, Boris MD - Boris Zaks, MD

Can I give him a ZERO rating?!?!

★★★★★

If you like doctors who act like car salesmen, then this is the guy to go to. The front office staff is extremely rude, and unhelpful. They say that they take insurance, but when you get there the Dr. just recommends these bogus

After suffering from acne for 22 years (I am 35 yrs old) and going on every cream & pill that has been available, nothing worked.

I was even on Accutane twice in my life (I think it is the cause of my hair loss that I got 2 years after the second course. I see why the drug company took it off the market!)

After exploring all the options with Dr. Zaks in a thorough consultation, we decided that I would try the Photodynamic therapy. He told me it doesn't work in everyone, but it was my best shot.

Luckily, it worked great for me!!! At this point (6 months out; I finished in August), I am still pretty clear. I get an occasional pimple or 2 but it is WAY better than before.

I think PDT Rocks!

I've seen probably 7 dermatologists in my life. They've all been pretty good, well-known doctors in West LA or UCLA. I don't blame them or me that the creams or Accutane didn't work. I think they did their best. But obviously I'm glad that new things have come out that don't require pills or birth control.

Even among the top dermatologists that I have seen over the past years, Dr. Zaks stands out. Usually I was rushed in/out or the wait was long. In his office, he did all my procedures and I really appreciate that personal touch. It seemed like he had my chart memorized!

This office really cares about their patients and I look forward to coming back to improving the acne scars.

After suffering from acne for 22 years (I am 35 yrs old) and going on every cream & pill that has been available, nothing worked.

I was even on Accutane twice in my life (I think it is the cause of my hair loss that I got 2 years after the second course. I see why the drug company took it off the market!)

After exploring all the options with Dr. Zaks in a thorough consultation, we decided that I would try the Photodynamic therapy. He told me it doesn't work in everyone, but it was my best shot.

Luckily, it worked great for me!!! At this point (6 months out; I finished in August), I am still pretty clear. I get an occasional pimple or 2 but it is WAY better than before.

I think PDT Rocks!

I've seen probably 7 dermatologists in my life. They've all been pretty good, well-known doctors in West LA or UCLA. I don't blame them or me that the creams or Accutane didn't work. I think they did their best. But obviously I'm glad that new things have come out that don't require pills or birth control.

Even among the top dermatologists that I have seen over the past years, Dr. Zaks stands out. Usually I was rushed in/out or the wait was long. In his office, he did all my procedures and I really appreciate that personal touch. It seemed like he had my chart memorized!

This office really cares about their patients and I look forward to coming back to improving the acne scars.

EVERYONE please read this review. I went to Dr. Zaks for acne. He put me on some certain pill for it first. Didn't work. Then he gave me some cream, and cleansers. Didn't work. Then he finally talked me into getting the photodynamic therapy. Its very expensive. But at this point I would do anything to get rid of this acne (that literally is ruining my life). So I had to have 4 treatments. It is a very painful treatment during, and during the week or two that you wait for your next one. It makes you not be able to even smile or move your face because it hurts so bad. I dealt with it because I thought it would work. After each treatment I wouldn't see any difference at all. He kept telling me that by the NEXT treatment I will see progress. So when I finally finished my last treatment he said to give it about two weeks to be very happy with it. So I did, only to find that my acne got worse, and worse. So now I'm stuck here with worse acne then before and will start accutane very soon. Thanks a lot Dr. Zaks. Everyone who is thinking of going to this Dr please think again.

EVERYONE please read this review. I went to Dr. Zaks for acne. He put me on some certain pill for it first. Didn't work. Then he gave me some cream, and cleansers. Didn't work. Then he finally talked me into getting the photodynamic therapy. Its very expensive. But at this point I would do anything to get rid of this acne (that literally is ruining my life). So I had to have 4 treatments. It is a very painful treatment during, and during the week or two that you wait for your next one. It makes you not be able to even smile or move your face because it hurts so bad. I dealt with it because I thought it would work. After each treatment I wouldn't see any difference at all. He kept telling me that by the NEXT treatment I will see progress. So when I finally finished my last treatment he said to give it about two weeks to be very happy with it. So I did, only to find that my acne got worse, and worse. So now I'm stuck here with worse acne then before and will start accutane very soon. Thanks a lot Dr. Zaks. Everyone who is thinking of going to this Dr please think again.

Save your money!! Spent over two thousand dollars for 4 treatments for acne treatment and absolutely no imporvement. After the last treatment,Dr. Zaks did not even schedule a follow up appointment to see if the treatment helped. When we tried to call and make appt he said it takes a month to get better. Three months later the acne is worse than ever.So if he tells you research shows that his treatment helps 18 of 20 patients BEWARE!!! He was very uncaring and accepted no responsiblity for treatment failure.

Save your money!! Spent over two thousand dollars for 4 treatments for acne treatment and absolutely no imporvement. After the last treatment,Dr. Zaks did not even schedule a follow up appointment to see if the treatment helped. When we tried to call and make appt he said it takes a month to get better. Three months later the acne is worse than ever.So if he tells you research shows that his treatment helps 18 of 20 patients BEWARE!!! He was very uncaring and accepted no responsiblity for treatment failure.

I was seen very promptly this week. I had Poison Ivy from a camping trip. The secretary squeezed me in for a same day appointment. Dr. Zaks gave me a cream that knocked out the problem in 2 days! I had to go to a wedding this weekend and that was critical!

I was seen very promptly this week. I had Poison Ivy from a camping trip. The secretary squeezed me in for a same day appointment. Dr. Zaks gave me a cream that knocked out the problem in 2 days! I had to go to a wedding this weekend and that was critical!

I always looked like I had just drank a whole sixpack (redness, flushing on the face). I came to Dr. Zaks' clinic expecting some improvement with laser. I actually was overwhelmed not just by the results but with his professionalism and bedside manner.

All of the broken capillaries on my face are gone and I have some slight redness when I eat spicy foods. Otherwise, My Rosacea is definitely under control.

I always looked like I had just drank a whole sixpack (redness, flushing on the face). I came to Dr. Zaks' clinic expecting some improvement with laser. I actually was overwhelmed not just by the results but with his professionalism and bedside manner.

All of the broken capillaries on my face are gone and I have some slight redness when I eat spicy foods. Otherwise, My Rosacea is definitely under control.

I just had my first treatment of botox ever from Dr Zak today. It didn't hurt at all, it felt like acupuncture!!! I haven't seen the results since it takes one week to develop. If you go in be sure to bring a hat with you because you will have swelling!!!

I just had my first treatment of botox ever from Dr Zak today. It didn't hurt at all, it felt like acupuncture!!! I haven't seen the results since it takes one week to develop. If you go in be sure to bring a hat with you because you will have swelling!!!

I went to Dr. Zaks for my acne after going to 4 doctors over a three-year span. He was able to do in 3 months what they couldn't do in 3 years!!! The acne laser got rid of my acne....All I have is a couple of old scars now....It's a miracle!!!

Don't even bother going to any one else. He's the most caring and knwoledgable doctor I've ever met (and that includes my old pediatrician and my OB).

I'm now getting Botox done and I look even better.
If you have acne, Dr. Zaks is definitely the doctor you should choose.

I went to Dr. Zaks for my acne after going to 4 doctors over a three-year span. He was able to do in 3 months what they couldn't do in 3 years!!! The acne laser got rid of my acne....All I have is a couple of old scars now....It's a miracle!!!

Don't even bother going to any one else. He's the most caring and knwoledgable doctor I've ever met (and that includes my old pediatrician and my OB).

I'm now getting Botox done and I look even better.
If you have acne, Dr. Zaks is definitely the doctor you should choose.

Ridiculously highly recommended. He's featured in a lot of women's magazines and everyone recommends this guy for painless, quality, touch ups for very sensitive treatments. He uses the -latest- technology for all his treatments and all the latest techniques too! Check out his website, http://www.beverlyhillsdermatology.com/ for more information about all the things they offer. Highly recommended!

Ridiculously highly recommended. He's featured in a lot of women's magazines and everyone recommends this guy for painless, quality, touch ups for very sensitive treatments. He uses the -latest- technology for all his treatments and all the latest techniques too! Check out his website, http://www.beverlyhillsdermatology.com/ for more information about all the things they offer. Highly recommended!

Dr. Zak's is one of the best dermatologists in Beverly Hills. He always keeps up with all the newest trends in skincare and laser technology. He is very patient with his patients and never tries to rush them and it is not a pain to get an appointment with him unlike other Beverly Hills doctors. Another neat thing abotu him is that he used to work under the famous Dr. Murad.

Dr. Zak's is one of the best dermatologists in Beverly Hills. He always keeps up with all the newest trends in skincare and laser technology. He is very patient with his patients and never tries to rush them and it is not a pain to get an appointment with him unlike other Beverly Hills doctors. Another neat thing abotu him is that he used to work under the famous Dr. Murad.

Now I see why he is so highly recommended by the media!I had botox done several times in the past, but it lasted barely a couple months and it was painful! With Dr. Zaks, I barely felt the botox shots and it lasted about 5 months.I highly recommend this dermatologist!

Now I see why he is so highly recommended by the media!I had botox done several times in the past, but it lasted barely a couple months and it was painful! With Dr. Zaks, I barely felt the botox shots and it lasted about 5 months.I highly recommend this dermatologist!

Message from Zaks, Boris MD - Boris Zaks, MD

"Boris Zaks, MD is a Board-Certified Dermatologist who provides the full range of dermatology services including cosmetic dermatology and laser surgery. Dr. Zaks along with 21 other dermatologists in the country were selected by Shop, Etc. as buzzed-about beauty destinations. They also highlighted Dr. Zaks. exceptional skill in performing Laser and Botox procedures.. His particular expertise is in designing anti-aging, anti-acne, anti-rosacea treatments with exceptional success and optimum cosmetic elegance. These particular conditions need non-harsh therapies in order to treat them successfully with minimal side effects. He has several of the latest lasers that provide tremendous results with little downtime. All laser procedures are performed by Dr Zaks."